ABC's Jimmy Kimmel is about to get a promotion -- to 11:35 p.m. Following a flurry of rumors, the network confirmed Tuesday that it will move "Jimmy Kimmel Live" earlier by one half-hour beginning Jan. 8. That will put the funny man's show in direct competition with NBC's "Tonight Show With Jay Leno" and CBS' "Late Show With David Letterman" for a three-way ratings brawl. Full story: ABC moves Jimmy Kimmel to 11:35 p.m. | Photos: TV axings and exits | Time is right for Kimmel to take on Leno and Letterman (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

ABC's Jimmy Kimmel is about to get a promotion -- to 11:35 p.m. Following a flurry of rumors, the network confirmed Tuesday that it will move "Jimmy Kimmel Live" earlier by one half-hour beginning Jan. 8. That will put the funny man's show in direct competition with NBC's "Tonight Show With Jay Leno" and CBS' "Late Show With David Letterman" for a three-way ratings brawl. Full story: ABC moves Jimmy Kimmel to 11:35 p.m. | Photos: TV axings and exits | Time is right for Kimmel to take on Leno and LettermanRicardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times